Best Lunch Restaurants in Red Bank

54 restaurants available nearby

1. Buona Sera

4.7

Exceptional(1714)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Red Bank

Booked 21 times today

(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events. Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.

2. Elli’s Backyard

4.7

Exceptional(419)

Price: Moderate

• American • Red Bank

Booked 13 times today

Step into the inviting ambiance of Elli’s Backyard, located at 45 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ, 07701. A cherished family-owned establishment, we've proudly been serving since our inception in 2021. Our diverse, inclusive menu features classic Italian and American dishes, as well as our signature favorites, such as the renowned pineapple bowl, dome-smoked burger, and our house ribs served in a wheelbarrow. With dishes available for those with dietary restrictions also available (Gluten-free, Vegan)Immerse yourself in the tranquil, backyard-like setting of Elli's Backyard, making it the perfect destination for creating memories with friends and family, no matter the occasion. We welcome you from 8 am to 4 pm for breakfast and lunch, and from 5 pm to 10 pm for dinner. For special gatherings, our private dining room is available, making Elli's Backyard an ideal choice for parties, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and more. Your presence is invaluable to us, and we eagerly anticipate your visit!

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3. The Robinson Ale House - Red Bank

4.8

Exceptional(1504)

Price: Expensive

• American • Red Bank

Booked 48 times today

Please join us this Holiday season.The Robinson Ale House features the design of an ale house from the 1930s and 1940s but with a modern twist and menu, which features craft beers and inventive burgers.Thank you for making your reservation at The Robinson Ale House in Red Bank. Please note that Outdoor Reservations and Indoor (Standard) Reservations are not interchangeable. Please be aware of the specific dining area when booking your table.We look forward to seeing you!

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4. Saffron Red Bank - Modern Indian Dining

4.6

Exceptional(172)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Red Bank

Booked 35 times today

A modern twist to traditional Indian Cuisine elevating dining experience with its Artful Presentation & Contemporary Design

5. Ceviche House

4.8

Exceptional(52)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Red Bank

Booked 5 times today

We’re a Peruvian family with big dreams, one of our big purpose is to take peruvian food to every table, after many years of hard work we’ve been able to build this restaurant to be your house and we called Ceviche House. Food is the foundation of true happiness. We serve only the freshest catches from waters. Seafood is our passion, freshness is our mission, and quality is our commitment.

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6. Beijing Bistro Chinese

4.7

Exceptional(243)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Red Bank

Booked 19 times today

Beijing Bistro Chinese (formerly Temple Gourmet) serves gourmet Chinese food in an upscale, fine dining environment. We offer innovative takes on traditional Chinese dishes. Our menu features all of the traditional Chinese staples, such as chicken with broccoli and lo mein, but also has creative, mouth-watering dishes such as the Black Pepper Filet Mignon and Lobster Fried Rice. These original, contemporary dishes and the high level of service we provide our guests with is a welcome change to traditional Chinese dining. Make a reservation or order to-go today!

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7. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4650)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 132 times today

Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!

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8. Pearl at The Oyster Point Hotel

4.4

Awesome(551)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Red Bank

Booked 9 times today

Dining at the intimate Pearl restaurant at The Oyster Point is upscale and serene – a perfect spot to relax and enjoy knock-out contemporary American cuisine with local seasonal ingredients.Dine on the deck and enjoy a gentle breeze, with sailboats skimming across the water and a view of picturesque Red Bank.Pearl is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and lite bites, so it’s a perfect choice for your business and social occasions.

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9. The Dining Room - Molly Pitcher Inn

4.6

Exceptional(1252)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Red Bank

Booked 14 times today

The Molly Pitcher Inn prides itself not only in its fine dining menu but also its service and atmosphere. It is an ideal setting for that special occasion or just an elegant dining experience. Under the crystal chandeliers of our Dining Room, we serve some the most tantalizing cuisine in all of New Jersey. Our panoramic windows provide a truly breathtaking vista. No matter what season or time of day, the quiet stillness of the Navesink River envelops all who dine here.

10. Baseline Social

4.8

Exceptional(27)

Price: Moderate

• American • Eatontown

Booked 10 times today

Enjoy our diverse food menu, delicious cocktails and our one-of-a-kind immersive dining and entertainment experience featuring an expansive LED viewing wall for watching sports, a mezzanine to enjoy all of the sights and sounds, 3 full bars and a 3,700 square foot entertainment section containing five virtual golf bays with full-swing technology. We are offering multiple unique Lounge Experiences for the upcoming NFL and College Football seasons. Please check out the Experiences listed below for more details. Otherwise, we have plenty of bar and dining seats that are first come- first serve - so come first!

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NicoleVIP
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was absolutely delicious. The 4 of us split 2 appetizers and 3 entries. They were all so good. My favorite was the skirt steak with chimichurri but the others were great as well. Highly recommend this place. We even took home a container of their aji sauce. Can’t wait to go back.
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Ceviche HousePrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Red Bank
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4.8
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Jeff
New Jersey •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always a great experience at Robertson, staff friendly and always pleasant. Food is delicious and delicious!! Service is second to none.
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The Robinson Ale House - Red BankPrice: Expensive• American• Red Bank
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4.8
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LeonardVIP
New York City •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always consistently excellent food is always cooked to order and the service is great Our server Kristen is always happy and a pleasure to be around We love Elli’s it’s our go to for a relaxing delicious breakfast or brunch
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Elli’s BackyardPrice: Moderate• American• Red Bank
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4.7
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Louie
New York City •64 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Once again, wonderful experience, host, staff, waiter all on point. Calamari, Buratta, meatball, pork chops, and branzini all cooked to perfection A longtime favorite, never a disappointment
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Buona SeraPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Red Bank
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4.7
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Debbie
New York City •17 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was great, service was very slow, maybe try again on a non holiday week.
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Saffron Red Bank - Modern Indian DiningPrice: Expensive• Indian• Red Bank
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4.6

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54 restaurants available nearby

1. Buona Sera

2. Elli’s Backyard

3. The Robinson Ale House - Red Bank

4. Saffron Red Bank - Modern Indian Dining

5. Ceviche House

6. Beijing Bistro Chinese

7. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

8. Pearl at The Oyster Point Hotel

9. The Dining Room - Molly Pitcher Inn

10. Baseline Social

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